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'It gets tiring' - Iwi leaders challenge Uffindell equal voting rights bill
The Tauranga MP says his private members' bill was aimed at ensuring equal voting rights in local and central government.
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'Scared of death' - medical mishaps leave Wellington woman fighting for recovery
5:26 pm todayA woman who suffered an acute infection, blood clots, and bleeding in her stomach following a routine injection said she has lost faith in "incompetent" health…
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Trump pulls security clearances for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton
4:33 pm todayThe US President has also revoked the security clearance for former President Joe Biden.
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Miramar residents hopeful community meeting will ease fears following death, break-in
4:23 pm todayThe fatal attack ollowed a break-in at a Darlington Road house just 20 minutes earlier, down the road from where Abdul Nabizadah was found.
'It gets tiring' - Iwi leaders challenge Uffindell equal voting rights bill
The Tauranga MP says his private members' bill was aimed at ensuring equal voting rights in local and central government.
'Scared of death' - medical mishaps leave Wellington woman fighting for recovery
A woman who suffered an acute infection, blood clots, and bleeding in her stomach following a routine injection said she has lost faith in "incompetent" health professionals.
Trump pulls security clearances for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton
The US President has also revoked the security clearance for former President Joe Biden.
Miramar residents hopeful community meeting will ease fears following death, break-in
The fatal attack ollowed a break-in at a Darlington Road house just 20 minutes earlier, down the road from where Abdul Nabizadah was found.
Gisborne seeks legal advice on new speed limit rule changes
The council's bylaw process complicates implementing the new speed limits.
Rail still seen as 'crucial' to Canterbury's future
The Greater Christchurch Partnership and the Canterbury Regional Transport Committee have made their recommendations on the draft Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan.
NZer of the Year on what she'd do with unlimited health funding
Lawton said her New Zealander of the Year win was "an affirmation for the importance of women's health". Audio
Global travel chaos: NZers in UK need to 'be patient'
The global travel industry was scrambling on Saturday to reroute passengers and fix battered airline schedules.
Cancer patient still seeking answers after wrong part of lung mistakenly removed
He wants to know what is being done to prevent this from happening to anyone else.
Why hybrid work is better
Is allowing employees to work from home a few days a week good for their productivity, careers, and job satisfaction? Audio
Podcast investigates abuse and exploitation in the age of AI
Levittown shares the stories of dozens of young women who discovered photos of themselves stolen from social media, manipulated and posted on a porn site. Audio
Man 'calm and calculated' before killing water polo coach
In a heartbreaking tribute, James' parents paid tribute to their "sweet pea".
Man charged with murder after Gisborne mass brawl dies while on bail
Police say the death has been referred to the Coroner.
Investigating the sounds in your head
An upcoming conference is examining the different ways people hear sounds in their heads - from a music earworm, to a loved-ones' voice, to hearing nothing at all. Audio
Catching Covid in hospitals
Experts are worried that lessons learnt during the Covid pandemic are being ignored and too many people are getting sick and dying after catching the virus in healthcare settings. Audio
New Zealander of the Year Bev Lawton
Excellence was celebrated this week with the announcement of the new Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. Professor Bev Lawton (Ngati Porou) is a pioneer in women's health. Audio
Vaping a gateway to smoking, study shows
Researchers have found that vaping may have actually slowed New Zealand's progress in preventing adolescent smoking.
Air NZ monitoring Heathrow Airport closure
London's Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest, announced a complete shutdown all day Friday local time as a result of a large fire nearby. Audio
This Weekend: Canterbury Home Show
Paul Collins from Kitchen Studio joins Maggie Tweedie to share some tips ahead of the weekend's business. Audio
Mayor frustrated as Dunedin Hospital upgrade makes slow progress
Dunedin's mayor says he's frustrated the building of Dunedin's new hospital has progressed slowly despite figures showing almost a quarter of the budget has already been spent. Audio